Clearer Skin Starts Within

Struggling with stubborn skin issues like acne, rosacea, eczema, rashes or redness that just won’t go away no matter how much you change up your skincare routine? The truth is, what shows up on your skin often starts deep within the body, more specifically the gut. You can layer on all the creams and serums, but if something’s off inside, the actual root cause of your skin issues is likely being missed.

The Gut-Skin Connection: What’s Really Going On?

Your gut and your skin are in constant communication. When your gut microbiome is balanced and your digestion is functioning smoothly, your skin tends to reflect that. When there’s imbalance or dysfunction like bacterial overgrowth, yeast, inflammation, or poor detoxification — it can trigger an immune response that shows up on your skin.

Some common root issues we see in practice that often drive skin symptoms include:

1. Microbiome imbalances in the gut → overgrowths of bacteria, yeast, and parasites can drive inflammation, digestive dysfunction, and trigger skin reactions. We can see insight to these overgrowths through a functional gut workup like the GI MAP.

2. Low mineral status → Without proper minerals our hormones, skin, gut, and detox pathways can’t function properly resulting in persistent skin symptoms that won’t clear. We can see insight to minerals through a Hair, Tissue, Mineral Analysis (HTMA). 

3. Sluggish detox pathways → when your liver or gut can't clear hormones and toxins properly, it can lead to a build up in the body and the skin becomes a backup route.

Skin symptoms that often start in the gut:

1. Acne

2. Rosacea

3. Eczema

4. Psoriasis

5. Hives, rashes, or chronic itching

6. Dry, flaky, or inflamed skin

If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything — diets, elimination protocols, supplements and you’re still struggling, it may be time to look deeper. That’s exactly why we run GI MAPs on 99% of our one on one clients. The GI MAP is a comprehensive stool test that gives us data on what’s actually happening in your gut microbiome and digestive system.

The GI MAP looks at:

1. Pathogens (bacteria, yeast, viruses, parasites)

2. H. pylori (a common trigger for inflammation + skin flares)

3. Beneficial bacteria levels

4. Inflammatory bacteria + autoimmunity-linked microbes

5. Digestive enzymes & fat digestion markers

6. Inflammation & immune response markers

7. Detoxification indicators (often linked to hormonal skin issues)

This test removes the guessing and provides a root-cause approach that helps us connect the dots between your gut and your skin.

Nutrition Tips to Support Skin from Within

Whether or not you’ve done gut testing yet, here are a few ways to start supporting clear skin from the inside out:

✅ Eat for your microbiome: Include fermented foods, fiber-rich veggies, and diverse plant foods to support the good gut bacteria

✅ Prioritize digestion: Slow down at meals, chew food well, and support stomach acid (lemon water, bitters, or ACV before meals)

✅ Minimize inflammatory triggers: Ultra-processed foods, excess alcohol, and refined sugars can disrupt the gut barrier

✅ Don’t skip fat: Healthy fats (like avocado, olive oil, wild-caught salmon) help you absorb fat-soluble skin-loving nutrients

✅ Support liver + lymph: Cruciferous veggies, castor oil packs, dry brushing, and hydration all help your body eliminate toxins efficiently

Ready to Get Real Answers?

If you’re tired of guessing and want a personalized, comprehensive look at your gut health especially if you’re dealing with skin symptoms, hormone issues, or autoimmunity - The Gut Panel is back! You can snag your Gut Panel here to finally get to the root of your symptoms. 

If you are looking for deeper one on one support with a practitioner inside the 1:1 Functional C.A.R.E Method™, we look at gut health, hormone balance, detox pathways, and more. We have helped hundreds of clients get to the root of their symptoms and feel confident in their skin again.